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KV03 XBS

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,121 mi
Last recorded96,121 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XBS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,121 miles

Advise rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,689 miles

Advise exhaust rear box deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 88,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise exhaust rear box deteriorated

Advise nearside rear and offside rear secondary sidelights inop

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,887 miles

Advise oil leak from undertray

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 85,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise oil leak from undertray

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,629 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 78,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,202 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 64,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,200 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,835 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 47,831 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 47,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 39,852 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 39,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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KV03 XBS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV03 XBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV03 XBS registered?

KV03 XBS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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